Memory Quiz From a bygone Classified Page
A fragmented quiz lists ten questions asking to name a kidnapped Germantown boy from decades past, fix a sentence, identify Monte Carlo’s principality, explain mile term usage, name a composer, locate Charles Luciano, Oscar Ewing’s federal post, define the Spanish word mes, identify Jones battleship note, and state the country of the Anzio landings.
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I. Q
Germantown
Tate
Mediterranean
Monte Carl
Camposer
Charles “Bucky" Luciano
New York
Oscar R. Ewing
John Paul Jones
Anzio
Twenty Years Ago Political Entries and Local Sports
Twenty years ago, A Ray Laurie announced a bid for city council with two seats on the commission up for election. John W Lambing declared his candidacy for school director, vying for one of four vacancies in the fall. Finch Billards beat Union City 13 to 1 in Erie County League action at the Junior High field, while Treely reported lively weekend weather and several street drunkenness incidents. Stanley H Nichols, former Corry Lodge leader, heads to Los Angeles for a three week national Bike Lodge convention. Firecracker complaints rose as Fourth of July celebrations caused stray detonations and risky behavior. Treasury report: June 29 net receipts 123,131,347.40. expenditures 129,865,739.25. cash balance 3,439,265,948.85. total debt 251,595,988,744.97.
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Treasury
Washington
The
Prices and demand for record buying rise in Fed survey
The Federal Reserve Board survey covering January to March shows Americans want record quantities at lower prices. It warns the data may be dated but notes a push toward value as wholesale prices compare to prewar levels, with varied changes in farm products foods and other commodities. May 15 cost-of-living measures show minor relief from a year earlier in cities, though rents and apparel track differently.
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Federal Reserve Board
Jong
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Waitkus to Undergo Bullet Removal
Phillies first baseman Waitkus to have surgery to remove a bullet near his spine. He will be moved from Illinois Masonic Hospital to Billings Memorial Hospital for the operation. The 92 caliber rifle bullet removal is not complex, and his condition is fine. He will be hospitalized about 11 days and his ability to play this season remains uncertain after being shot by Ruth Steinhagen.
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Waitkus
Chicago
Sly
Baddie Waitkus
Philadelphia Phillies
Illinois Musonic
Billings Memorial Hospital
Phillies Inter Unis
Ruthen Steinhagen
Mrs Dora Howland of Union City Dies at 62
Mrs Dora Howland widow of Earl J Howland dies at her Union City home aged 62 She is survived by son Doni G Howland daughter Mrs John Ottaway four grandchildren and one great grandchild She was member of Union City Methodist Church Philathes Class and Sorosis Interment in Evergreen Cemetery Monday service Sunday July 3 at 2 40 pm Rev Perry Haines officiating
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John Ottaway
Union City
Methodist Church
Philathes
Sorosis Social Organization
Friends Uiay
Howland
Perry Haines
Union City Methodist Church
Hvergreen
Truman Plans Cruise Aboard Williamsburg This Summer
President Truman will spend Independence Day weekend aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg. He will depart tomorrow morning for a Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay cruise, returning Monday afternoon. The president’s daughter Margaret and some friends will accompany him.
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Truman
Washington
Williamsburg
Charles G. Ross
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Margaret
Stolen car report and local notices from Times Square
A car theft at Steve's parking lot prompts a report by W A Watson from Pittsburgh while other incidents include a Valencia man stating thieves broke into his auto aid store and a local shop noting Kodak services. Sharon’s wage tax revenue figures are cited alongside historical levy details. A breach of safety leads to injuries at Breezeland and a used 1939 Chevrolet coupe advertises $495.00 from Thomas Motors.
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Times Square
Stern Auto
W. A. Watson
Frant West
Mabel
Malcolm Murray
Breezeland
Woman's Society presents drinking fountain for Franklin Hospital
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Franklin First Methodist presented a drinking fountain to Franklin Hospital in honor of Dr Rose M Dunn, longtime local physician. Meadville notes report a tree-planting effort at Ellsworth Park by Boy Scouts leading to 40 000 trees planted across 120 acres in Vernon township. Peggy Thompson of Pittsburgh escaped minor scratches when masonry fell at Lafayette Hotel corner, Meadville. Wallace Used Car Lot ad promotes car buying.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Pirst Methodist Church
Franklin
Franklin ‘Hospital
Rose M. Dunn
Carroll
Meadvile
Ellsworth Park
Meldville
Vernon Township
Peggy Thompson
Pittsburgh
Meadville
Lafayette
Raement
Wallace
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A. Ray Laurie
John W. Lambing
Finch Billards
Liavier
Stanley H. Nichols
Corry Lodge
P. O. Ells
Los Angeles
Erode
Hach
G. C. Murphy CO
Dora Howland
Sunset Drive-In Theatre
Waterford, Pa
Louis Hayward
Janet Blair
Sports and Cartoon
Sport Sox
Thomas Motors
Superior
Henry Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Oca Marsan Seat
Davison-Fogle
Franklin Bt
Corry, Pa
North Center Street
Kodak
J&j
Quest
Ata
Topp’s
Topp
Wheaties Bisquick
C. Pka
Star Kist
Bellview
IZ Oz
Atc
Clearfield
Zoe Jt
Peter Pan
Rockford
Mi-Boy
Kloth-Lite Colorad
SHG Voon
Ige
Godunnens
Ase
Page & Nichols
West Main Street
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